As we spelled out in a couple of pieces (here and here, among other places), it’s been a lot of fun sharing neighborhood news with you for the past 12 years. But the fun doesn’t have to end just yet! As we alluded to over the course of the past week on social media, we’re hosting a goodbye party Wednesday night, Dec. 19 — and you’re invited!

After twelve years of publication, today marks Chicago Journal’s final issue. But that doesn’t necessarily mean our readers will never see a Chicago Journal again. The name has been around since the dawn of Chicago media. Two other Chicago Journals came and went, and our Journal had a pretty good run. (12 Comments) Read more...

“Why am I at Steppenwolf?!” Jeff Garlin laughed as he asked this question both to the audience and to himself at the opening night of his new one-man show, Closer Than I Appear, which runs through Dec. 16 at the venerable Lincoln Park playhouse’s Upstairs Theatre. It’s an apt question.

All's quiet on the Western front; liquor store owner denies city has anything to do with it

12/12/2012 10:00 PM

A Near West Side liquor store that community activists, residents and city officials have called a blight on the neighborhood was shut down recently by its owner, but it’s unclear how long it will remain closed. (6 Comments) Read more...

“Why am I at Steppenwolf?!” Jeff Garlin laughed as he asked this question both to the audience and to himself at the opening night of his new one-man show, Closer Than I Appear, which runs through Dec. 16 at the venerable Lincoln Park playhouse’s Upstairs Theatre. It’s an apt question. (No Comments) Read more...